When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Calvin knew Miranda didn’t want to owe Zach any favors, so he stepped in, making the decision for her. After all, he was only asking–there was no guarantee it would work out.

“Alright then, Miranda, get some rest. I’m hanging up now,” Calvin said and ended the call.

“Man, look at you, all eager and taking her call casually. What did she do for you to get you this whipped? It’s nauseating,” Zach teased, unable to resist.

Calvin shot back, “You don’t get it. My friendship is all about sincerity, unlike you.”

“Friendship?” Zach raised an eyebrow. “She and Hans broke up. Where’s this deep connection coming from between you two?”

Hansel also glanced at Calvin curiously.

But Calvin, taking on a more serious tone, straightened up and said, “It’s not like that. Miranda helped me out a lot in the past. Just because she’s not with Hans anymore doesn’t change my friendship with her.”

“Helped you? How?” Zach’s eyes flickered with curiosity.

Calvin coughed lightly, “Well, it’s a long story. Not something for today–let’s just have some drinks. By the way, Zach, I actually need your help with-”

“Ah, I really need to hit the restroom first,” Zach cut him off, darting out faster than a rabbit.

“What’s up with him? I

And he did.

for the restroom but made his way to the terrace, lighting. a cigarette. He paced around and was occasionally pausing, visibly irritated. It was as if wrestling with some

another but mostly let it burn between his fingers, taking just the occasional puff. Suddenly, as if reaching a decision, he stubbed

shower. When she came out with her hair dried, she noticed two missed calls

hesitated but eventually called back, and the call was

who is this?”

Zach sighed in exasperation.

each other for years, and you didn’t save my number? What’s worse, you saved Calvin’s but

Miranda was initially surprised and then confused. “Zach, what’s going on?” she asked, wondering why he would call so

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realized how ridiculous he sounded and regretted

was he

“What do you need from

I was there when you called

“So?”

resources, and I could help you. Why didn’t you call me? I’ve got

explained, “I didn’t